A bone marrow biopsy is a highly reliable diagnostic tool for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). It involves extracting a small sample of bone marrow tissue and examining it for the presence of cancerous cells. While false positives are rare in the context of CLL, the accuracy of the biopsy can depend on the quality of the Show Full Answer

A bone marrow biopsy is a highly reliable diagnostic tool for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). It involves extracting a small sample of bone marrow tissue and examining it for the presence of cancerous cells. While false positives are rare in the context of CLL, the accuracy of the biopsy can depend on the quality of the sample and the expertise of the medical professionals interpreting the results. It's important to combine biopsy results with other diagnostic tests and clinical evaluations to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

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